A Hashtag is a clickable, searchable keyword or phrase that is created by typing the # symbol at the start of a word or short phrase that contains no spaces or punctuation. #HashtagsAreAwesome
Using a hashtag get's you noticed!
If you make a Post with a hashtag at the end of it, it will show up when people search for that hashtag. Hashtags are a major way we categorize information and make it searchable within the Community.
You can add as many relevant hashtags as you like, if anything, the more you use the more likely your Post will be searchable in the Community!
How do I Search for Hashtags?
If you're in the App, tapping the magnifying glass icon at the top right of the screen, will take you to the search page. Here you can start searching for a specific hashtag to get started.
If you're using the Web platform, it's just as simple. Click into the search bar at the top of the screen and start searching.
You can learn more about searching in our Community here.
Following a Hashtag:
Did you know that on the App, you can follow a specific hashtag so that whenever you open the search function, the hashtag will appear ready for you to click on.
To do this, you have to search for a hashtag using the App and then click on it. You'll see the option to follow it will appear at the top right of the screen.
If you later decide you no longer want to follow it, you'll find that the same button has turned into an unfollow one that you can click on.